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Life

Birthdays, big moves, and the byways of life.

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Music

Singing, songwriting, new releases, and recommendations.

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Trans Voice

Learning to love your voice and need some support?

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Disability

Lessons I've learned after 10+ years with chronic pain.

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Interviews

Catch up on all my podcast interviews and features!

Latest from my blog

Podcast Interview: Gender Reveal disability interviews nonbinary voice voice feminization voice masculinization Jan 18, 2023

One of my dreams came true this week - I was interviewed on Gender Reveal! If you don't already listen to this podcast, you're about to find your new favourite. Host Tuck Woodstock has interviewed scores of incredible trans people and the conversations are always illuminating, interesting, and...

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Q: Why do I feel more air resistance after taking testosterone? testosterone voice masculinization Jan 17, 2023

 This one is for my T boys: my boys on testosterone.

I want to answer the question that I've heard from a lot of you, "Why is it that when I take testosterone, I feel a lot of air resistance or a lot of pressure when I try and speak or sing?"

This is something that's really common,...

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New freebie: Cognitive Load Games for Trans Voice Work ebook! nonbinary voice trans vocal exploration ecourse voice feminization voice masculinization Jan 16, 2023

If you have signed up for my online course, Trans Vocal Exploration (or if you follow my writing closely!), then you know that I'm a big believer in cognitive load games.

What are cognitive load games, you may ask?

These are playful methods of practice that slowly increase the difficulty on your...

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3 Things to Avoid in Your Trans Voice Training Practice nonbinary voice voice feminization voice masculinization Jan 12, 2023

 As a gender-affirming voice teacher, I have encountered numerous students on their trans voice practice journey. Throughout my teaching experience, I have learned some essential lessons on what not to do when helping my students find their authentic voices. In this blog...

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Top 3 Queer Books That I Read in 2022 life Jan 10, 2023

You might not be aware of this, but I am an avid reader. I love reading! I wanted to share with you my three favourite queer books that I read in 2022. Watch this blog post as a short video above.

1. She Who Became The Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

This book has everything! It's got various...

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Podcast Interview: Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman disability interviews life music trans voice Jan 07, 2023

Recently, I had the pleasure of being interviewed on Leah Roseman's podcast, Conversations with Musicians. In this 90-minute podcast, we discussed my music education and early music life, being trans and disabled in the music industry, my pivot to the trans voice space, and so much more!

There...

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